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Amber Lynn's Southern Californian, blond-is-beautiful look epitomized the glamorous, trendy style of the 1980s -- a style that broadened the hardcore audience and helped to push porn into the mainstream. During an onscreen carnal career that lasted from 1984 to 1988, she appeared in over 150 movies, many of which were hugely popular.

Rumors about Amber's life off the set only added to her drawing power during this stretch: after hooking up with the legendary Jamie Gillis during the filming of "Ten Little Maidens," tales circulated about the couples' having sex while watching porno flicks at the local XXX theater. Always a passionate, vocal performer, Amber Lynn's name still means explosive, thrilling sex for fans around the world.